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GF06 VHC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,143 mi
Last recorded152,143 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 VHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 152,143 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 267,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 267,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 248,830 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 219,576 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake imbalance becoming high

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front fog lamp broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake imbalance becoming high

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 219,576 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake imbalance becoming high

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front fog lamp broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake imbalance becoming high

Pass 22 Apr 2013 181,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near/side/front/ tyre side wall damage

Fail 22 Apr 2013 181,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near/side/front/ tyre side wall damage

Pass 26 Apr 2012 153,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play to nearside rear suspension lower arm rose joint

Fail 26 Apr 2012 153,846 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight play to nearside rear suspension lower arm rose joint

Pass 19 Apr 2011 122,256 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 122,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 86,358 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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GF06 VHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF06 VHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF06 VHC registered?

GF06 VHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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